Royal Theatre
418 E. Douglas Street,
O'Neill,
NE
68763
418 E. Douglas Street,
O'Neill,
NE
68763
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The Royal Theatre replaced an earlier Royal Theatre which dated from 1914. The ‘new’ Royal Theatre was opened on November 13, 1930 with Amos ‘n’ Andy in Check and Double Check". In April 1940 it was announced that plans were being prepared for it to be remodeled by architect Edward J. Sessinghaus. The Royal Theatre continued operating until at least 1950.
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Ken Roe
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Open ~1930-~1990 approximate? Your welcome to verify for the exact dates.
Owned by Johnson Theaters in 1990.
Need an address, more info, and photos.
Comparing the vintage photos that have been uploaded and the current Google street view it’s clear that most, if not all, the buildings on the Royal Theatre’s block are still standing, and most are recognizable. The Royal appears to have been in the building at 418 E. Douglas Street, currently occupied by a sporting goods shop.
The New Royal Theatre launched on November 13, 1930 with Amos ‘n’ Andy in “Check and Double Check.” It replaced the former Royal Theatre which had opened in 1914.
In reading further, the original Royal Theatre was opened in 1914 by the Downey family. Mrs. Gerogia Rasley took on the theatre. She had the Royal completely gutted for a refurbish in the same location which included a sloped floor with more seating, the arched front entry, the canopy with new-look sign, and sound system. The Royal appears to have made it to 1990.